Saturday, November 12, 2016
Tonight's picture was taken in November of 2007. Mattie was five years old and we were visiting Roosevelt Island that weekend. Mattie loved the Island and now whenever we walk over the bridge to enter the Island, I can vividly recall moments like this with Mattie. You may notice that I am holding a huge leaf in my hands. When we walked with Mattie, there was always a keep sake from nature that Mattie wanted to bring home with us.... a rock, leaf, acorn, or branch.
Quote of the day: Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart. ~ Elizabeth Andrew
Peter and I had our God daughter, Charlotte, and her parents over today for lunch. Since I remember what it was like to raise a nine month old, we tried to host a tasty and relaxing day for the family. Mainly because I remember when Mattie was nine months, I was always exhausted and never had the opportunity to have a free hand/arm to eat.
We got Charlotte a couple of gifts. Gifts that Mattie used and liked. So we were hoping Charlotte would feel the same way about them. Look who was in the background of this photo. Sunny handled Charlotte's visit beautifully!
After our luncheon, we cleaned up and then packed up the car with more candy that was donated to us from Charlotte's parents and a DC Girl Scout Troop. We brought the candy to our friend, Ann's house.
This was what was happening at Ann's house tonight! More candy sorting. We want to thank Mary Doane (and her daughter Abbie), Sue Whitney (and her daughters Beth and Kate), Marisa Tordella, and Jordan for their amazing efforts.
The girls sorting candy tonight! They were stellar volunteers!
Mary and Sue.... sorting and helping to guide the process. I met Mary through Mattie's preschool and we have been friend ever since. Sue heads the Girl Scout Troop of Mattie's 9th grade class mates. Both Mary and Sue are big Mattie Miracle supporters.
Our friend Marisa.... working hard and keeping us organized! Marisa is no stranger to Mattie Miracle, as she runs our Annual Walk's bake sale the past seven years!
One of my favorite photos..... Sunny--- in and among the activity. He loved the excitement and the attention from all the volunteers.
When candy is being sorted, there is true chaos everywhere. Ziplocs, bins, and piles of candy. Yet Sunny managed through all of this and did not eat the candy or disturb the process.
Tonight's picture was taken in November of 2007. Mattie was five years old and we were visiting Roosevelt Island that weekend. Mattie loved the Island and now whenever we walk over the bridge to enter the Island, I can vividly recall moments like this with Mattie. You may notice that I am holding a huge leaf in my hands. When we walked with Mattie, there was always a keep sake from nature that Mattie wanted to bring home with us.... a rock, leaf, acorn, or branch.
Quote of the day: Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart. ~ Elizabeth Andrew
Peter and I had our God daughter, Charlotte, and her parents over today for lunch. Since I remember what it was like to raise a nine month old, we tried to host a tasty and relaxing day for the family. Mainly because I remember when Mattie was nine months, I was always exhausted and never had the opportunity to have a free hand/arm to eat.
We got Charlotte a couple of gifts. Gifts that Mattie used and liked. So we were hoping Charlotte would feel the same way about them. Look who was in the background of this photo. Sunny handled Charlotte's visit beautifully!
After our luncheon, we cleaned up and then packed up the car with more candy that was donated to us from Charlotte's parents and a DC Girl Scout Troop. We brought the candy to our friend, Ann's house.
This was what was happening at Ann's house tonight! More candy sorting. We want to thank Mary Doane (and her daughter Abbie), Sue Whitney (and her daughters Beth and Kate), Marisa Tordella, and Jordan for their amazing efforts.
The girls sorting candy tonight! They were stellar volunteers!
Mary and Sue.... sorting and helping to guide the process. I met Mary through Mattie's preschool and we have been friend ever since. Sue heads the Girl Scout Troop of Mattie's 9th grade class mates. Both Mary and Sue are big Mattie Miracle supporters.
Our friend Marisa.... working hard and keeping us organized! Marisa is no stranger to Mattie Miracle, as she runs our Annual Walk's bake sale the past seven years!
One of my favorite photos..... Sunny--- in and among the activity. He loved the excitement and the attention from all the volunteers.
When candy is being sorted, there is true chaos everywhere. Ziplocs, bins, and piles of candy. Yet Sunny managed through all of this and did not eat the candy or disturb the process.
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